I can never suppose this country so far lost to all ideas of self-importance as to be willing to grant America independence; if that could ever be adopted I shall despair of this country being ever preserved from a state of inferiority and consequently falling into a very low class among the European States.

I spend money on war because it is necessary, but to spend it on science, that is pleasant to me. This object costs no tears; it is an honour to humanity

Everyone who does not agree with me is a traitor and a scoundrel.

The die is now cast; the colonies must either submit or triumph.... we must not retreat.

Nothing worth noting.

If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world.

It is essential to our interest and the security of our colonies that the several nations or tribes of Indians... who live under our protection, should not be molested or disturbed.